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Your knowledge is greatly appreciated
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:00 pm
by Fisherman_and_fisherboy
What are your opinions on this boat and motor? If any of you have something better for me to look at that would be great as well. What should I be looking and listening for if I go check this out?
I plan to use it with my 14yo son for fishing the Mississippi and other spots like that. I plan to throw it on top of my van as I don't have a trailer hitch yet. We just want to be able to stand and have a bit more room than our canoe. I have a fish finder and trolling to put on this as well.
3 HP Viking Motor with 10 ft. Johnboat ... =505963208
Thx for your knowledge and feedback
Mike
Re: Your knowledge is greatly appreciated
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:49 am
by ShawnD
looks good, all depending on what type of lake you fish, you may benefit from a V hull boat.
Also 3hp will be good for trolling.
If my boat doesn't sell today I'll contact you.
Re: Your knowledge is greatly appreciated
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:54 am
by smitty55
I would definitely want to do a compression check on that engine before purchase with the age of it. Plus even the Miss can blow up enough where that flat bottom punt will have a hard time. Personally,I would want a 12 footer for your purpose. Cheers
Re: Your knowledge is greatly appreciated
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:21 pm
by Daboss
I've got a 6hp on my 12' aluminum shallow "V" and it barely planes with just me, <200lbs, on board.
Re: Your knowledge is greatly appreciated
Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:24 pm
by smitty55
I've got a '72 6hp Sea horse on my 12 ft Smokersraft. Great little engine that will outlast me probably but it sure doesn't get you anywhere fast. That rig did a couple of week long tours to Kipawa even.
A ten foot punt has it's uses for sure, like little puddle lakes or duck hunting swamps, but you are quite limited compared to even a 12 footer. You have many more options to fish different waters IMO. Even a lake Like Charleston can be fished if you stay out of the big water on windy days. Not with a 10 footer.
Take my advice fisherdad hehe. You won't regret it. More room and more stability too. Cheers
Re: Your knowledge is greatly appreciated
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:59 am
by Fisherman_and_fisherboy
Thanks everyone I think I will stop trying to take the fast route to the water lol. I think I will wait and do it right with a 14ft wide deep V. I was looking at the Legend Pro Sport if I go the new route. First thing's first I need a hitch and wiring installed.
Re: Your knowledge is greatly appreciated
Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 12:18 pm
by Jimmy_1
10ft jon boat
Petrie Island back bays
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HUGE GAR
Re: Your knowledge is greatly appreciated
Posted: Sat Jul 27, 2013 1:38 am
by Fisherman_and_fisherboy
Jimmy_1 wrote:10ft jon boat
Petrie Island back bays
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HUGE GAR
Good to know. Thanks Jimmy